Information for those wishing to apply for
Non-Residential Social Activity Positions
at the Cambridge Academy of English
www.cambridgeacademy.co.uk
65 High Street, Girton Cambridge CB3 0QD
E: cae@cambridgeacademy.co.uk
T: +44 1223 277230 F: +44 1223 277606
CAE is not part of a large chain and we take pride in our friendly, personal and professional approach to teaching and learning.
We offer year-round courses catering for General and Academic English, English for Law, English for Business and English for Professionals. In addition,
CAE runs Teenage Homestay group courses at various times of year, and homestay and residential courses for young learners in the summer months.
CAE Young Learner courses offer an integrated programme of academic input, social activities and excursions.
Positions
Social Activities Assistants for seasonal Teenage Homestay Courses
(48 international teenagers, aged 14 – 16 years)
Nine week full time contracts between 19th June and 22nd August 2015
(For further details of residential summer job opportunities, please see the separate Summer Jobs at CAE Information Sheet)
Essential
criteria
Experience working with young people, highly organised, a team player, reliable and trustworthy
Native English speaker, or can demonstrate native speaker competency
Desirable
criteria
Experience teaching or leading international student groups,
Full clean driving licence, First aid qualified, sporting aptitude, outgoing and enthusiastic,
Flexible and adaptable with working hours,
Can demonstrate local Cambridge knowledge, and familiarity with all main London airports
Duties
Plan, prepare and lead weekend airport transfers: welcoming multiple new students and ensuring safe and well-organised transfers
from all London airports to CAE Girton and on to the student homestay address
Organise, deliver and supervise afternoon and evening activities and weekend excursions
Take an active role during activities, transfers and excursions: student supervision and staff liaison
Ensure that risk assessments and health and safety best practice procedures are in place at all times
Keep accurate attendance registers, activity records and incident report forms
Take responsibility for maintaining the orderliness of CAE facilities after use
Attend regular meetings with other CAE staff
Benefits
Hourly rate of approx. £7.30 - £7.90 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.This includes holiday pay. Average 40 hours
per week. Subsidised CAE lunches and daily expenses for airport transfers and excursions also provided.
To apply
Contact CAE Social Activities: email: cae@cambridgeacademy.co.uk or telephone: +44 (0)1223 277230
CAE is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. CAE expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do not appoint without interview, require proof of identity and qualifications and a minimum of two references. Referees will be asked specifically if there is any reason that an applicant
should not be engaged in situations with responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. Enhanced DBS or Police checks will be requested.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We ask all staff to comply with our Code of Practice.